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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

BW05 KCKMOT history

BW05 KCK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
130,128 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BW05 KCK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

BW05 KCK was last recorded at 130,128 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 5,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,196 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,932 miles
Average per year
6,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,128 miles
  • 2021 – 124,196 miles
  • 2020 – 119,454 miles
  • 2019 – 111,589 miles
  • 2018 – 104,631 miles
  • 2017 – 98,607 miles
  • 2016 – 93,273 miles
  • 2015 – 86,258 miles
  • 2014 – 78,280 miles
  • 2013 – 70,077 miles
  • 2011 – 55,768 miles
  • 2010 – 46,250 miles
  • 2009 – 40,597 miles
  • 2008 – 33,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,128 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,128 miles (+5,932)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    579454123125
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose.

  2. Pass124,196 miles (+4,742)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    715046511383
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components are lightly corroded.

  3. Pass119,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    966915880170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail119,454 miles (+7,865)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    507986126480
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    995910114300
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,589 miles (+6,958)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    956039351595
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,631 miles (+6,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    645764025704
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass98,607 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    482720978733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,606 miles (+5,333)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    377031463374
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L. On
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,273 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    507927695970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,258 miles (+7,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    225998625080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,280 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    847974134045
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail78,271 miles (+8,194)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    619851834018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass70,077 miles (+14,309)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    915732333088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,768 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,768 miles
    Test number
    769066591155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,250 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,250 miles
    Test number
    322353600291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,597 miles (+6,922)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    743785229205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass33,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,675 miles
    Test number
    622664038205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about BW05 KCK

Does BW05 KCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BW05 KCK expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BW05 KCK?
The MOT on BW05 KCK expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BW05 KCK done?
BW05 KCK was recorded at 130,128 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 6,822 miles a year.
Has BW05 KCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BW05 KCK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on BW05 KCK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BW05 KCK find?
BW05 KCK passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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